By Paul M. Banks With six Final Fours and two national title game appearances in the last 12 years, the 2000s have been without a doubt the most fruitful period in Michigan State basketball history. The decade kicked off with the 2000 National title, and every player to stay all four years at State has been to at least one Final Four since Tom Izzo took over the program in … [Read more...] about Michigan State Spartans All Decade Team
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NIT Quarterfinals, Illinois vs. Dayton LIVE!
By Paul Schmidt and Paul M. Banks We're live from the headquarters of The Sports Bank, at our top secret Chicago headquarters. We're live blogging the game. We're wearing orange and blue. I think we might be pulling out the rooting clothes tonight, boys and girls!! Tip off is in just a few minutes, so let's get this stupid Rhode Island/Virginia Tech NIT … [Read more...] about NIT Quarterfinals, Illinois vs. Dayton LIVE!
Illini get 1st win on Neutral Court!
By Paul M. Banks INDIANAPOLIS- Gonzaga. Bradley. Utah. Georgia. Missouri. Those were the five opponents Illinois played on neutral courts this season. All five were losses. Given that the entire NCAA tournament is played on neutral courts, it was IMPERATIVE that Illinois get at least ONE win on a non-partisan floor at the Big Ten Tournament before the big dance begins. So … [Read more...] about Illini get 1st win on Neutral Court!